RPX DC/DC converter series is in AEC-Q100 Grade 1 package
Recom has addressed the need for automotive quality DC/DC converters and introduced -Q variants of its RPX series. The DC/DC converter range meets AEC-Q100 Grade 1 requirements.
The RPX QFN-packaged DC/DC converters have been upgraded to include ‘wettable flanks’ for automated optical inspection (AOI). The DC/DCs have an input range up to 36V and the output can be trimmed from 0.8V to 30V.
The RPX-0.5Q variant delivers 0.5A while the RPX-1.5Q delivers 1.5A. Both are supplied in a tiny 3.0 x 5.0 x 1.6mm leadless, thermally-enhanced QFN package. Operating temperature is above 100 degrees C ambient with derating. The company said it has used integration and advanced 3D packaging techniques using an over-moulded flip chip on leadframe (FCOL) construction to provide lowest package thermal resistance while keeping manufacturing and end-product pricing low.
The RPX series integrates the necessary inductor and requires just external input and output capacitors, scaled for the customer’s application, for full functionality. On/off control and synchronisation inputs are provided with a power-good output. Soft start along with full short circuit, over-current, over-temperature, and input under-voltage protection is included.
Due to the FCOL construction, EMI is low and fixed-frequency operation makes any required additional filtering easy to implement, said Recom.
Evaluation modules are available for both products.
Matthew Dauterive, DC/DC product manager of Recom commented on the AEC qualification. “This gives our customers extra confidence that they can also be used in other application areas such as industrial or ATE, with high reliability”.
The RPX0.5Q and RPX-1.5Q series are available through all authorised Recom distributors or by contacting the manufacturer directly. Samples can be requested via the Recom website.
Recom manufactures a range of standard and customised DC/DC and AC/DC converters in every power class from sub-1W to tens of kW, alongside switching regulators and LED drivers in a wide selection of formats.
The company’s headquarters are located in Gmunden, Austria and include a logistic research and development centre and laboratory wing and is supported by a worldwide distribution network.
